The Latest from Big Think

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A man with glasses is smiling for the camera, showcasing his ability to operate at all levels.
In a guest essay for Big Think Business, Pedro Franceschi — co-founder and co-CEO of Brex — explains why deftly navigating between vision and details is crucial for successful leaders.
Tolkien's imaginative world encompassed a square and stationary earth.
Narnia and early Middle-earth were pancake-esque — but their creators took differing views on de-globalization.
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On December 9, 2023, Halley's Comet reached aphelion: its farthest point from the Sun. As it returns, here are 10 facts you should know.
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It has already been trialed in people and could give us a better way to analyze and stimulate the brain.
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ÄIO’s fermentation process creates healthy, sustainable oils and fats by upcycling low-value industry organics.
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Even before birth, our brains are taking note of the languages we hear.
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Since JWST first glimpsed the Universe, we've entered a new era in understanding the earliest objects in the Universe. What have we learned?
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U.S. particle physicists recently recommended a list of major research projects that they hope will receive federal funding.
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Looking back on our planet's early history offers a new (and less crazy) meaning for the idea of a "flat Earth."
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From Æthelred the Unready to Halfdan the Bad Entertainer, these strange epithets colored the legacy of four rather unlucky historical figures.
Charles Munger, a man in glasses, sitting in front of a bookcase filled with puzzles.
According to the legendary investor, the best method is a blueprint for "extreme success.”
quantum gravity
For generations, physicists have been searching for a quantum theory of gravity. But what if gravity isn't actually quantum at all?
Xiaomi redmi note 3 smartwatch with blood pressure device integration.
Embedded in a cell phone or in accessories such as rings, bracelets or watches, the novel tools aim to make it easier to manage hypertension. But they must still pass several tests before hitting the clinic.
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Without even realizing it, we’ve actually become pretty god-like in our powers.
A rat is floating in front of a DNA screen, exhibiting an autistic behavior.
The study is a solid step toward developing gene therapies against neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Lab experiments showed Caribbean box jellyfish are quick studies of their environment.
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Take it from teamwork gurus behind Apple and Star Wars — a new kind of psychological incubator will allow your creativity to flourish.
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The first elements in the Universe formed just minutes after the Big Bang, but it took hundreds of thousands of years before atoms formed.
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Big Think spoke with AI expert Nick Jennings about the future of regulating fast-evolving AI.
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Today, the F-word is enjoying a renaissance the likes of which it hasn’t seen since, well, the Renaissance.